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MASSAGE THERAPY

Program Length: 535 clock hours; 18 weeks
Delivery: Residential (in-person)
Cumulative Final Exam: None
Graduation Document: Certificate
Standard Occupational Codes / Potential Employment Titles: 31-9011/Bodywork Therapist,
Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Clinical Massage Therapist, Integrated Deep Tissue Massage
Therapist, Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP), Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage
Therapist, Medical Massage Therapist, Registered Massage Therapist, Therapeutic Massage
Technician

Program Description:
Massage Therapy is a Certificate program that provides 535 hours of combined training in both
theories, practices, and clinical externship. The curriculum offers the student knowledge of the
structure and function of the human body blended with hands-on techniques used in therapeutic
massage.
Objectives:
The program's primary goal is to train an individual – with an ability to benefit from the training,
to become a Massage Therapist. Graduates from this program will have the skills, knowledge to
perform therapeutic massage to other individuals, improve their wellness, and recover their
comfort levels.

Course Descriptions:
Course Code: GEN-001
Course Name: Massage Therapy Terminologies
Hours: 10
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in massage therapy terminologies; quality
of life and people-first terminologies; and, medical and common languages being used in Massage
Therapy establishments.
Course Code: MAS-001
Course Name: Massage Therapy Business, Ethics, Laws & Regulations
Hours: 20
Prerequisites: GEN-001

Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in procedures to acquire a personal license
to work as a massage therapist; operating a massage therapist establishment; maintaining
credentials; and, ethics, laws and regulations related to the massage therapy occupation.
Course Code: MAS-002
Course Name: Anatomy of Human Body
Hours: 30
Prerequisites: GEN-001, MAS-001
Description: Students will learn and acquire the knowledge in general anatomy of the human body;
functions of common organs; and, common diseases or illnesses which affect people’s health,
mood and activities.
Course Code: MAS-003
Course Name: Human Body: Integumentary, Skeletal, Facial, Muscular, Nervous and
Cardiovascular
Hours: 30
Prerequisites: GEN-001, MAS-001
Description: Students will learn and acquire the knowledge in the structures, functions and
illnesses related to the human body's Integumentary, Skeletal, Facial, Muscular as well as Nervous
and Cardiovascular system; and, the organ and body parts related to therapeutic massage.
Course Code: MAS-004
Course Name: Kinesiology
Hours:10
Prerequisites: GEN-001, MAS-001
Description: Students will learn and acquire the knowledge in the movements of human beings in
normal situation and condition; movements of human beings while exercising; and, anatomical
and biomechanical bases of human body in related to body movements.

Course Code: MAS-005
Course Name: Contraindications
Hours:15
Prerequisites: GEN-001, MAS-001
Description: Students will learn and acquire the knowledge in human body-ache, and human
reaction to body-ache; common pathologic condition and indications for massage; endangerment
areas; medication and massage; and, contraindications to massage therapy.
Course Code: MAS-006
Course Name: Health & Hygiene
Hours: 10
Prerequisites: GEN-001, MAS-001
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in personal health, hygiene and
appearance; sanitation and preventing transmission of HIV infection, hepatitis, tuberculosis and
other contagious conditions; therapist hygiene; and, infection control and standard precautions.

Course Code: MAS-007
Course Name: Massage Therapy, Practice
Hours: 350
Prerequisites: GEN-001, MAS-001, MAS-002, MAS-003, MAS-004, MAS-005, MAS-006
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in massage theories and principals;
therapeutic relationships; assessment and documentation; massage and bodywork application;
palpation and movement; professional practice; and, practicing massage therapy on mannequins
or human beings with instructor supervision.
Course Code: MAS-008
Course Name: Massage Therapy, Clinical
Hours: 50
Prerequisites: GEN-001, MAS-001, MAS-002, MAS-003, MAS-004, MAS-005, MAS-006,
MAS-007
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in massage theories and principals;
professional massage performance; interacting with clinics, doctor’s office, massage clinic staff,
employees and their clients; real life scenarios in massage therapy environments; and, providing
documentation, as required.
Course Code: GEN-002
Course Name: Job Seeking Skills
Hours: 10
Prerequisites: GEN-001, MAS-001, MAS-002, MAS-003, MAS-004, MAS-005, MAS-006,
MAS-007, MAS-008
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge to complete resumes; interview
techniques; job preparation and search; professionalism, and, applying for license.

REMEDIAL LESSONS FOR MASSAGE THERAPY

ACADEMIC POLICIES
GRADING SYSTEM

DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, BEGINNER, 565 clock hours, 29 weeks

Delivery: Residential (in-person)
Cumulative Final Exam: None
Graduation Document: Certificate
Standard Occupational Codes / Potential Employment Titles: 51-9081/Crown and Bridge
Dental Lab Technician, Dental Ceramist, Dental Laboratory Technician (Dental Lab Tech), Dental
Technician (Dental Tech), Denture Technician, Metal Finisher, Model and Dye Person,
Orthodontic Laboratory Technician (Orthodontic Lab Technician), Porcelain Technician.
Program Description:
Dental Laboratory Technician, Beginner is a Certificate program that provides 565 hours of
combined training in both theories, practice internship at a manufacturing lab.
Objectives:
The program's primary goal is to train an individual – with an ability to benefit from the training,
to become a Dental Laboratory Technician, entry-level. Graduates from this program will have the
skills, knowledge to fabricate restorative dentures for patients of dentists.

Course Descriptions:
Course Code: DEN-101
Course Name: Essential Terminologies in Dental Fields
Hours: 20
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in the dental health industry; and, essential
terms used in dental offices, lab and with patients.
Course Code: DEN-102
Course Name: Facial, Jaw Structure & Dental Morphology
Hours: 40
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in facial structure; jaw structure; dental
morphology; and common dental issues related to other body structures.
Course Code: DEN-103
Course Name: Introduction to Restorative Dental Tools, Equipment, and Models
Hours: 50
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in the function of dental related organs;
and models being used in prosthodontics.

Course Code: DEN-104
Course Name: Complete Prosthetics, Theories Hours: 40
Prerequisites: DEN-103
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in an introduction to complete prosthetics;
construction of different trays, theory; dentures installation process; and, dentures repair.
Course Code: DEN-105
Course Name: Complete Prosthetics Construction, Level 1
Hours: 210
Prerequisites: DEN-103, DEN-104
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in construction of trays in industrial labs;
and, construction of occlusal registration rims.
Course Code: DEN-106
Course Name: Complete Prosthetics Construction, Level 2
Hours: 180
Prerequisites: DEN-103, DEN-104, DEN-105
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in setting up denture teeth; denture
processing; grinding and finishing the dentures; denture repair; and relining a denture in the
laboratory.
Course Code: DEN-100
Course Name: Dental Lab Technician Job Seeking Skills
Hours:25
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in the typical job descriptions of dental
lab technicians; typical functions of dental lab technicians; job seeking skills; and, job searching.

CHAIRSIDE DENTAL ASSISTING

Dental Assistant, US Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification Codes: 31-9091

Description of the Chairside Dental Assistant program:

The Chairside Dental Assisting program provides “basic training” in dental assisting. The program is designed for students with no prior education or work experience in the field. You will acquire knowledge and skills appropriate to entry level work as an unregistered dental assistant.

This program will be taught in English only. Students can use dictionaries for the translation of terminologies related to dental fields.

Program Length: 112 hours or 3 weeks, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Condition to be permitted to the program:

Has High school diploma, or GED or pass an independent administered “Ability-to-Benefit” test

Certificate awarded upon completion all required courses:

Certificate of Completion, “Chairside Dental Assistant Program”, 112 hours.

Maximum time allowed completing the program:

6 weeks, not counting school approved “Leave of Absence”

Methods of Teaching and Learning:

Textbooks and computer assisted teaching, learning

Verbal, classroom instruction

Teacher, Students Ratio:

Each instructor will teach a class with a maximum of 10 students

Measure of Completion:

Tests, Final tests of the courses

Graduation required

Complete and pass all courses


PROGRAM DETAILS, SEQUENCE OF INSTRUCTION

· Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting.

· Oral Health and Preventative Techniques.

· Dental Terminology and Anatomy

· Tooth numbering - Dental Charting

· Cavity Classification, Vital Signs, and Charting

· Pharmacology and Anesthesiology

· Dental Anatomy

· Alginate Impressions

· Infection Control

· Basic Chairside Instruments

· Preparation for Patient Care

· Isolation and Moisture Control, Including Dental Dam.

· Emergency Management.

· Dental Instruments/Tray Systems

· Radiation Safety

Laboratory Instruction

o Room setup

o Sterilization

o Tray setups

o Moisture control and infection control

o Pouring up and trimming impressions

o Curing temporary cements and crowns

Practical Clinical Dental Skills

o The Practical Clinical Dental Skills portion includes student placement in a facility that performs various skills and provides exposure to theory concepts and hands-on practice opportunities. This arrangement will allow students to assist facility staff with daily duties under staff supervision and serves as a practicum to help students apply learned classroom skills. Students will have a variety of tasks to perform and to document for verification purposes. Daily attendance and performance at the site are verified by facility personnel.


TUITION AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE “ESSENTIAL LESSONS FOR CHAIRSIDE DENTAL ASSISTANT” PROGRAM

Application $25 (Non-Refundable)

Tuition $1200

Textbook $50

Tools & Supplies $50

Student Liability Insurance $65

Student Tuition Recovery Fund $.50

Total: $1390.50

Special Notice

According to DBC regulations for unlicensed dental assistants, Business and Professions Code, Section 1750. (c):

The employer of a dental assistant shall be responsible for ensuring that the dental assistant who has been in continuous employment for 120 days or more, has already successfully completed, or successfully completes, all of the following within a year of the date of employment:

(1) A board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act.

(2) A board-approved 8-hour course in infection control.

(3) A course in basic life support offered by an instructor approved by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association, or any other course approved by the board as equivalent and that provides the student the opportunity to engage in hands-on simulated clinical scenarios.
Students are herein made aware that our course does not contain the above elements required by the Dental Board of unlicensed dental assistants. Your future employer will need to ensure that you complete the above mentioned courses prior to 1 year of employment

DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, ADVANCE, 570 clock hours, 29 weeks


Delivery: Residential (in-person)
Cumulative Final Exam: None
Graduation Document: Certificate
Standard Occupational Codes / Potential Employment Titles: 51-9081/Crown and Bridge
Dental Lab Technician, Dental Ceramist, Dental Laboratory Technician (Dental Lab Tech), Dental
Technician (Dental Tech), Denture Technician, Metal Finisher, Model and Dye Person,
Orthodontic Laboratory Technician (Orthodontic Lab Technician), Porcelain Technician.
Program Description:
Dental Laboratory Technician, Advance is a Certificate program that provides 570 hours of
combined training in both theories, practices, and internships at a manufacturing lab.
Objectives:
The program's primary goal is to train an individual – with an ability to benefit from the training,
to become a Dental Laboratory Technician. Graduates from this program will have the skills,
knowledge to fabricate restorative dentures for patients of dentists.

Course Descriptions:
Course Code: DEN-201
Course Name: Partial Prosthetics, Theories
Hours: 20
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in an introduction to partial dentures and
classification; component parts of partial dentures; and, surveying and designing partial dentures.
Course Code: DEN-202
Course Name: Partial Prosthetics, Construction
Hours:90
Prerequisites: DEN-201
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in partial dental construction-acrylic resin;
partial dental construction-cobalt-chromium; and, setting up partial dental teeth.
Course Code: DEN-203
Course Name: Fixed Prosthodontics, Theories
Hours: 20
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in an introduction to fixed prosthodontics;
restoration types; and, restoration materials.
Course Code: DEN-204
Course Name: Fixed Prosthodontics, Construction
Hours:190
Prerequisites: DEN-203

Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in producing wax patterns; casting
patterns; producing fixed restorative parts; and, digital dentistry.
Course Code: DEN-205
Course Name: Orthodontics, Theories and Construction
Hours: 210
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in an introduction to orthodontics; theories
of tooth movement; technique consideration; retainer design; and, sport mouthguards.
Course Code: DEN-206
Course Name: Occlusion, Shade, Color and Size
Hours: 40
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will learn and acquire knowledge in an introduction occlusion and practice;
an introduction to shade in restorative appliances; an introduction to color in restorative appliances;
and, an introduction to size in restorative appliances.

REMEDIAL LESSONS FOR MASSAGE THERAPY
Program Length: 100 clock hours; 10 weeks
Delivery: Residential (in-person)
Cumulative Final Exam: None
Graduation Document: Certificate
Standard Occupational Codes / Potential Employment Titles: Not applicable. The program
does not lead to a vocational objective.
Program Description:
The remedial lessons provide 100 hours of combined training in lectures and conversations with
topics related to the massage therapy fields.
Objectives:
The program's primary goal is to train individuals to familiarize themself with terminologies and
regular discussions in the massage therapy environment. Students who complete this program will
have general communication skills to study the Massage Therapy program.
REMEDIAL LESSONS FOR DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Program Length: 100 clock hours; 10 weeks
Delivery: Residential (in-person)
Cumulative Final Exam: None
Graduation Document: Certificate
Standard Occupational Codes / Potential Employment Titles: Not applicable. The program
does not lead to a vocational objective.

ACADEMIC POLICIES
GRADING SYSTEM

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS – WARNING, PROBATION AND
DISMISSAL
To remain in good academic standing and to graduate, students must maintain a minimum of an
overall grade of "C" (2.0) average. A student may repeat a course only once. The higher grade is
used in computing the grade point average (GPA). Students must also complete the program within
the maximum timeframe which may not exceed 150% of the program length.

WARNING
A student may receive a warning notice if there are incomplete assignments that are past due. The
student has two weeks to complete the assignments. Failure to complete the assignments in the
allotted timeframe will result in probation.

PROBATION
• A student will be placed probation if assignments remain incomplete or outstanding for
more than two weeks. The student will have two weeks to submit all assignments that are
past due.
• A student will be placed on probation if, at the time of evaluation, he or she does not have
a grade point average of 2.0. Probation will last until the next evaluation period. During
this time the student must bring up his or her grade point average and maintain a 2.0 grade
point average.
• A student will be placed on probation if the he or she is absent for five consecutive days.

DISMISSAL
Any student on probation who does not demonstrate the desire or ability to improve and maintain
a 2.0 grade point average for the next evaluation period will be dismissed.

APPEAL
Any student who is dismissed from the program due to satisfactory academic progress has the right
to appeal their dismissal. Students who wish to appeal must write a letter to the Director explaining
their circumstances and rationale for appeal. The letter must be received within a week of the date
of dismissal. The Director and appeal committee will meet and consider the appeal. Written
notification regarding the appeal will be sent to the student within two weeks of the appeal letter
being received.

WITHDRAWAL
For the purpose of determining a refund under this section, a student shall be deemed to have
withdrawn from a program of instruction when any of the following occurs:
• The student notifies the institution of the student’s withdrawal or as of the date of the student’s
withdrawal, whichever is later.
• The institution terminates the student’s enrollment for failure to maintain satisfactory progress;
failure to abide by the policies and procedures of the institution; absences in excess of maximum
set forth by the institution; and/or failure to meet financial obligations to the college.

ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend class regularly. A student may be dropped from a course if they
are absent for five consecutive days (only students with prior approval may be exempt). The school
will provide academic advising to students who have been absent to ensure assignments and makeup hours will be completed.
Make-up hours must be completed if absent from scheduled hours.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY
Upon enrollment, each student should maintain a consistent record of attendance in his or her
assigned training schedule. However, in some specific situations, it may be necessary to take a
leave of absence from the training schedule. In order to be granted a leave of absence, the student
must make a written request to the Director. A leave of absence should not exceed one month.
Only one leave of absence may be granted during the enrollment period.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A student will be eligible for graduation when all required hours are earned and all financial
obligations have been paid or other financial arrangements have been requested and approved in
writing by the Director.